Sicilian Cheeses Tasting

For centuries, cheese has been one of the staples of the diet of shepherds and farmers, who, driven by the need to preserve milk as long as possible and not let it spoil, became the emblem of poor cuisine. It is a complete food, rich in enzymes and active ingredients to everyone's daily diet. Let us look at Sicilian cheeses together and taste them in this package.

Sicilian Cheeses Tasting - 1

An ancient legend has it that an Arab merchant, while crossing the hot, arid desert, decided to take freshly milked milk with him as a refreshment after his walk in the hot sun, contained in a saddlebag made from the stomach of a sheep. The heat, the enzymes in the saddlebag and the action of movement acidified the milk, turning it into what we know today as 'cheese'. An interesting story that hides between the lines how this excellent dish really came into being.

Some of the cheeses that are part of Sicilian history are now in danger of disappearing because their tradition is being lost, which is why we are keen to offer our guests packages that maintain traditions and allow them to discover the inimitable flavours of these delicacies.

Of all cheeses, Sicilian ricotta is undoubtedly the most famous. It is a traditional Sicilian product that is obtained by heating the whey from cheese production and adding milk. It has a soft and creamy texture, a flaky structure, a good spreadability and an excellent sweet and neutral flavour.

You can discover its processing directly in the dairy with this package.

Cheese tasting itinerary

  • 08:00 a.m./ 09:30 a.m. Breakfast at our facility;
  • 10:00 a.m. Visit to local cheese factory with demonstration of the cheese-making process
  • 12:00 p.m. Tasting of Ricotta and local cheeses accompanied by local wine
  • 3:00 p.m. return to town and free afternoon
  • 7:00 p.m. return to Trapani with subsequent sunset dinner in a restaurant overlooking the sea

This package will introduce you to the original flavours of Sicily, discovering local stories and traditions.

For more information, contact us or request the service at the hotel.